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Show Utah Press' Msocistion inc. 467 Fast. 3 south ' SLC, IT 84111 The Newspaper Published Weekly and Read Doily Zny tvA strtL plant H nnn ithub op otaits iv&j, Volume 52 Number 18 May 6, 1982 School Purchases Alpine School Board approved the purchase of a Sony Color Television, a Panasonic VTR, Chinon Super 8mm Projector, and 2 3m Overhead Projectors for Orem High School. Mountain View High was given approval PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS to purchase a Marquee. City Council Renews Audit Agreement, Awards Contract '.fe..Si " ' ' 'A) - 4L'- ' 1 'J 1.1, 8' l;;:4 Scouters get it all together using timber, knots and muscle as they prepare displays and activities for the Scout-A-Rama May 8. This year's event should be biggest ever. 1 JL a ai m ill Hundreds t .of Orem , "Scouts will - provide an opportunity to share the scouting experience on May 8th at Orem City Park. Sky divers and a program featuring a dramatization of the roots of Scouting will open the festivities at 12:30 p.m. This year's Scout-a-rama is a must for every member of the family. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorer Scouts will show off scouting in a theme park setting with an emphasis on doing and learning. Visitors will experience demonstrations demon-strations of scouting in1 four locations at the park. "Survival City" will feature disaster readiness exhibits, wilderness survival demonstrations and family survival plans. Various scouting units have prepared hands-on experiences with an emphasis on learning. "Wilderness World" is an experience in camping, orienteering, and high adventure. Trail equipment, planning, high country camping, and the skills related to enjoyment of the. wilderness will be demonstrated to all who venture into Wilderness World. "Cub Community" will be the place where all of the shouting is coming from., JlineQQjL derby,, friends will fill you in -on sailboat races, - and an obstacle course wilt beckon all comers to Cub Community. "Game World" is for those who want to play. Win-Win Games will be taught and then demonstrated by "you". These games will give you great ideas for involving in-volving family members and other groups in exciting ex-citing games without the problem of dealing with winning and losing. And if this isn't enough, the special features will be snakes. Snakes and a snake bite demonstration will take place in Survival City. A 40-foot swing, sky divers, paramedic rescues and much more will be going on throughout the afternoon, af-ternoon, ending at 4:00 p.m. If you miss this year's Scout-a-rama, don't be too concerned. Your friends will tell you all about it. They'll tell you how you missed the mountain rescue demonstration with the 20 foot tower; they'll tell you about volleyball with a six foot ball, and sky divers, and booths on high adventure, ad-venture, and much, much more. So don't worry if you didn't swing on the 40 ft. swing, or see the paramedic rescue, your thet Orem Scout-a-rama. If you would rather see it all for yourself ... it will begin at 12:30 oh May 8th at the Orem City Center recreation fields at Stale and Center Streets. Public Invited To Tour falsing Koma National Nursing Home Week is May 9-15. In recognition of this Orem Valley Care Center would like to invite the public to visit the facility located at 394 West 400 North in Orem, on Wednesday, May 12 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.' for an Open House, and on Friday, May 14 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a Carnival and Bazaar May 9 - Celebration of Mother's Day for the residents May 11 - Employee Appreciation Day May 13 -- Honor Banquet for the Orem Police Department for outstanding community service. For further information in-formation contact Marie Snepp, Activities Director, 394 West 400 North, Orem, Utah 84057, or call 225-9292. Local Ban's Announce Merger The merger of four separate banks and a branch bank into a combined bank with the common name of Deseret Bank was announced today by Kay L. Jacobs, president of Deseret Bank. Those banks involved in the merger include the State Bank of Lehi, mountain View Bank in American Fork, The Bank of Pleasant Grove, Geneva Bank in Orem, and the Lindon Branch of the Bank of Pleasant Grove. The five banks have functioned as separate banks during the past several years but were owned and managed by Deseret Bancorporation. "A multi-bank holding company has been organized by the share holders of Deseret Bancorporation and all of , the banks were merged into the Bank of Pleasant Grove along with a name change to Deseret Bank,'- Jacobs said. "All of the banks will have a new sign change, a changing of logo, and letterheads," Jacobs said. "One of the principal benefits of the City B egins Budget Process logal limit. The Orem City Council approved a, preliminary budget plan prepared by the city financial staff, at a work session held prior to regular council meeting Tuesday. The budget totals $17.5 million, $100,000 less than last year, City Manager Daryl Berlin said. The figure includes $7,631,179 in the General Fund. Financial Director Phil Goodrich presented the plan and told the council the city's debt service of $4.3 million is very low and does not approach the 9 The City Council approved the renewal of an agreement with Deloitte Haskins and Sells for the preparation of the 1981-82 audit for the city. The firm's fee of more than $16,000 is up nine percent over last year. The bid for sealing street cracks in various parts of the city was approved by the council Tuesday. R&J Asphalt Company was awarded the project for their low bid of $7,357. Based on the recommendation of also approved Plat B revised of the Palisade View Subdivision. The development is located on 300 N. h, JlT.h ,r , ,exPendlt"res the planning commission, the council 43 percent of the total, while operations nxiuire 27 percent of the budget and capital expenses 30 percent. . This preliminary plan does not constitute the final budget, Berlin said. The council will review the figures during the next few weeks and will hold two public work sessions, May 12 and May 18. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the City Center, Palisade Drive. Plat B of Canyon Hills Subdivision, 920 N. 1400 E., was also approved. The plat includes five lots ranging in size from 10,800 to 15,349 square feet. A project previously awarded to Jonco Construction was transferred to Gore Construction because Jonco has filed bankruptcy. Gore's bids on the three part water line project was the second lowest, Jack Jones, public, works director, said. The projects include 300 W. 1400 S. and another on Sandhill Road. A third water line planned for 800 West will be postponed, Jones said. Nancy Melton Sets Goal As New PTA President m 'I JIT nAdopte sua I6S3S pr New officers for the 1982-83 Bonneville PTA were installed this week Four-Hour Push Superintendent Max B. Welcker received unanimous approval from the Alpine School Board to table the Productivity Project, but adopt some of the four-hour school plan. Dr. WelckerHold the board that inasmuch as Alpine and Highland Elementaries did not generate enough support to maintain a student base for the project, which originally called for three schools to participate, "it should be tabled," he noted. The Superintendent recommended, however, that the objective base curriculum and the computer tracking aspects be. implemented . in the three schools in their entirety for the 1982-83 1982-83 school year. Dr. Welcker explained ex-plained to the board that these two aspects of the program can be implemented im-plemented in the regular school day without adopting the four-hour plan. "This certainly would be a very positive addition to the school program," he said. The program called for half-day morning and afternoon sessions with optional enrichment classes offered after the students' regular session. Welcker noted there was support for the pilot project in the Bonneville School attendance area, but without Alpine and Highland Schools participating, par-ticipating, the study would be invalid. . "Any data gathered as to the effectiveness of the pilot proranTwould be invalid due to the population involved," he said. Approval of the recommendation came after two hours of pro-and-con discussion by the board and patrons. Bonneville resident Mike U'ren addressed the board, telling them there was support for the program. "We can discuss it, but what needs to take place is to try the program." Scott Carter, Bonneville, Bon-neville, said he was representing 211 people in his area who opposed the four-hour plan. Also of Bonneville, Judy Merill said she was concerned with the make-up of the Advisory Committee and felt those on the committee com-mittee should be elected. Ted Feinhauer urged the board to be unified on their decision'.' "" ' " Daniel B. Fugal, Board President, told both the board and the patrons attending the School Costs To Raise lore Than 17 Percent Operating funds for the Alpine School District will increase by $7,069,359 or 17.8 percent next year as the result of new school funding authorized by the 1982 Utah Legislature. This was reported by Utah Foundation, the private research organization in their latest analysis of public school finance in Utah. The study shows that operating funds for the Alpine School District will total $46,673,976 or $1,350 per weighted pupil unit in 1982-83. This compares with $39,604,619 or $1,250 per weighted pupil unit in 1981-82. According to the report, all school districts in Utah will be guaranteed a basic school program of $1,103 per weighted pupil unit plus added amounts for state retirement, social security, Orem East Stake To Present Tribute A Tribute to Women Concert and Fine Arts display is being sponsored by the Orem East Stake on Friday, May 7, 1982. The evening will focus on "A Tribute to Women: The Legacy -Remembered and Renewed." Three choruses, Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary will 'perform along with solo and group musical numbers. The fine arts display will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Orem East Stake Center with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. Following the concert, refreshments will be served culminating the evening's events. It will be a very special evening for all stake members ten years and older. change will be added convenience to our customers," Jacobs said. Under the new merger, customers now can bank at any one of the five locations in Utah County to accomplish their day-to-day business as well as make loan applications at any one of the banks," he said. The bank president said the merger will allow the banks to better compete in the present changing environment. The company remains a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cor-poration with deposits insured to $100,000. "The ownership hasn't changed; the management hasn't changed and the employees remain the same," Jacobs said. "Deseret Bank, with assets of more than $60 million, is the largest independent in-dependent bank service headquartered in Utah County, Jacobs said. The firm is represented by Soter Associates Inc. of Provo. Clubs And Civic Groups Invited To Enter Floats In Biggest Ever Parade "Mammoth" is the word Chairman Scott Wilkins uses to describe the Orem Summer Festival Parade. "It will be the most entertaining parade in this county," he promises. Featuring over 100 entriesthe parade will include floats, bands, animated characters, this year's Miss Utah contestants, state and local dignitaries, antique cars, and more. Plus the Ultra Lights that will be back to "buzz" the excited crowds! - Clubs, civic groups, and businesses interested in adding their float to the line-up are encouraged to obtain further information from members of the committee or by calling Scott Wilkins at 225-6258 or by contacting the Chamber of Commerce, (224-7040). (224-7040). The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 19. meeting, "everyone needs to rise above the division that has taken place over the issue." He added, "We may face even bigger issues in our district and we need to move ahead. I have never seen the productivity plan as a panacea for all of our problems" Fugal said. "It is important to continue con-tinue to function with advisory councils." Community advisory committees will discuss ways the voluntary four-hour four-hour program might be implemented later. Vice president of the board, Donald N. Evans, said he wanted the- three principals-Brent Milne, Daniel Adams, and Brian Page--to know how grateful the board is for' their courage, concern and the time they spent. Welcker reported that since there would be no productivity plan at Bonneville next year, parents wanting their students to go to Aspen must find their own transportation. and gave their "pledge to serve to city PTA President Nancy Melton. Nancy spoke to the new officers about the importance im-portance of setting realistic goals. RoLayne White is the new president with Patti Ramey, president elect; Denise Haag, secretary; Susan Whittle, treasurer; Jill Hadlock, legislative vice-president; Colin MacLeod, teacher vice-president; vice-president; and Principal Brent Milne, 2nd vice-president. vice-president. President White is married to Richard L. White and they are the parents of four children. Two of her children will attend Bonneville next year. Mrs. White says her main goal for the PTA next year is to work closely with the school faculty and staff with an emphasis on educational aspects and curriculum rather than money raising projects. LaDAWN ANDERSEN JACOB pupil transportation, and other categorical programs next year. The basic program allowance was raised by $100 or 10 percent over the 1981-82 level. While this 10 percent increase in the basic program level will be an important im-portant factor in establishing the amount of money that will bcavailable for salary increases next year, actual salary adjustments for school em1' ployees will be determined by negotiations between school employees and local school boards. Salary increases in-creases in 1981-82 for most districts, as an example, were significantly greater than the increase in the general level of school support. For the most part, these higher salary concessions were made at the expense of other school programs and activities. VoUit Woman Etaed n Alotiier Of. Yesr LaDawn Andersen Jacob was recently named 1982 National Young Mother of the Year. LaDawn nd her husband, James, live in Orem and are the parents of nine children, ranging in age from twelve years to six months. LaDawn explained the criteria for becoming Young Mother of the Year are, first, you must belong to a Young Mother Study Group to be nominated, second, you are required to write essays on assigned topics. The final task at the National Convention is to deliver a speech. Young Mother of the Year is an affiliate of the National Mother of the Year organization. LaDawn has been a lifelong resident of the area. She says that, although striving to be a good mother and having a large family can be exiiuubimg, it "doesn't have to take the life out of you." Her own mother had eleven children and told LaDawn "If you hang in there, the rewards at the end are worth it." She says her mother looks great and feels "like she is twenty". LaDawn says the example, of her mother and grandmother have been the greatest influences in her life and she says the support of her husband has been wonderful. She says they work like a team and that is what led her to the successes she now enjoys. She holds a BA from BYU in elementary education. She teaches piano to her children and music has become an important part of their home. She and her husband have been married thirteen years. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for The Home Front were held recently. The firm deals in outdoor furniture of high quality aluminum construction and sliding doors. Pictured, ; from left, Alan Booth, President of the Orem Chamber of Commerce, Suzanne Quist, Betsy Cryer, Miss Orem; Jerry Peters, John DeWaal, Frank Brown and Alan Peters. |